Spend 9 nights exploring the highlights of Southern Namibia, taking in the flaming red dunes and vast gravel plains of the Naukluft region and the contrasting lush Naukluft Mountains; move onto the quaint, almost-Bavarian town of Swakopmund for a few days.

Day 1

Starting from London Gatwick, your scheduled Air Namibia overnight flight will take you directly (and non-stop) to Windhoek, where you land early in the morning.

Day 2 Windhoek, Namibia

On arrival at Windhoek, pick up your hire car and drive for 45 minutes into the city. Spend the day strolling around the centre of Namibia's charming capital whilst enjoying the many shops and cafés that this spacious European style town has to offer. Stay 1 night at one of our recommended guesthouses, such as the…

Hilltop House (bed & breakfast)

Days 3-4 Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

After breakfast, embark on a 3-hour journey to the Naukluft Mountains where the lush gorges form a stark contrast to the surrounding deserts; the streams, waterfalls and ravines make for perfect hiking and prolific birdlife. Whilst here, spend your few nights at a very comfortable and friendly lodge situated in private canyon, the …

Zebra River Lodge (full board)

Days 5-6 Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

As you head into the Sesriem Area, take your time driving through the beautiful desert landscape and stop for photos along the way. Then spend a further 2 nights exploring the spectacular dune scenery in the Sossuevlei and Sesriem areas whilst on guided 4x4 trips organised by your lodge,

Desert Homestead (half board)

Days 7-8 Swakopmund & Walvis Bay, Namibia

Drive north to the quaint town of Swakopmund; surrounded by the desert and the sea it is a fun stop for a few days with plenty of restaurants, shops and historic buildings to wonder around. Then take advantage of the morning kayaking in Walvis Bay, known as 'bird paradise', that is included whilst staying at…

The Stiltz (bed & breakfast)

Day 9

After a leisurely breakfast and sadly your last morning, you might stop off at Okahandja's vast curio market on the drive back to Windhoek and Windhoek Airport. Allow yourself time there to drop off the hire car, and then connect with your scheduled Air Namibia overnight flight to the UK.

Day 10

You arrive back in London Gatwick early in the morning, to easily connect to other flights, or to travel back to your home in the UK. With a minimal time difference between Namibia and the UK, there's seldom any real jet lag – at the end of such a magical holiday.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2008	13-Mar-2008	£1,037
14-Mar-2008	31-Mar-2008	£1,373
1-Apr-2008	15-Jun-2008	£1,037
16-Jun-2008	30-Jun-2008	£1,037
1-Jul-2008	15-Jul-2008	£1,346
16-Jul-2008	13-Aug-2008	£1,450
14-Aug-2008	31-Oct-2008	£1,323
1-Nov-2008	30-Nov-2008	£1,323
1-Dec-2008	11-Dec-2008	£1,327
Notes: The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements.

This itinerary includes:
• Economy flights to and from London, plus UK and Namibian airport departure taxes.
• All your meals as specified.
• A Group B car for the duration of your trip, to be picked up and dropped off at Windhoek Airport. This includes unlimited mileage.
• Our unique full 100% LDW insurance. Please note that this is only valid for drivers who are aged over 25 and under 75 years and who are resident in the EEC. (Alternative insurance arrangements are possible for others, although this alters the price of the itinerary slightly.)
• A superb morning trip kayaking amongst the marine wildlife in Walvis Bay.
• A comprehensive pack of maps and information covering the places that you'll be visiting.
• See the individual lodges for precise inclusions & exclusions.
• A complementary copy of the Bradt Travel Guide to Namibia.

This itinerary excludes:
• Petrol for your vehicle.
• Park fees to any national parks.
• Tips and gratuities (which are optional).
• See the individual lodges for precise inclusions & exclusions.


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